: beset by problems : harassed
a harried waiter who forgets your order
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This time, a harried Herbert fired incomplete on second-and-12.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
That creates a dedicated cook station away from the hustle and bustle of the front lounge or center aisle, allowing more focused, less harried meal prep.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
Bud, the harried father and the parent readers get to know best, tracks the arrival and departure of cargo for Alabaster Harbor, a busy port owned by Paul Alabaster, a mysterious shipping heir and tech billionaire.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The project marks the feature directorial debut of Mike Hatton, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Sloan, and stars as a harried independent producer.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
That creates a dedicated cook station away from the hustle and bustle of the front lounge or center aisle, allowing more focused, less harried meal prep.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
Bud, the harried father and the parent readers get to know best, tracks the arrival and departure of cargo for Alabaster Harbor, a busy port owned by Paul Alabaster, a mysterious shipping heir and tech billionaire.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The project marks the feature directorial debut of Mike Hatton, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Sloan, and stars as a harried independent producer.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Harried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harried. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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